Hinduism Quiz

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How many followers of Hinduism?

800 million

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What is the "cycle of rebirth" called?

Reincarnation

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What country is Hinduism linked to?

India

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What is the ancient Indo-European language of India?

Sanskrit

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What is the collection of sacred literature, hymns, prayers and teaching called in Hinduism?

Vedas

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What do you call a priest or religious scholar in Hinduism?

Brahmins

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The idea that a person's intentional actions (thoughts, words, deeds) influence their future experiences is called what?

karma

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The hereditary social hierarchy that assigns individuals to a place in society (based on birth) is called the (2 words)

Caste System

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What is the name of the river where many purify themselves?

Ganges River

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What is your "duty or obligation" to do the right thing according to your role?

Dharma

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What Hindu practice made it into mainstream culture?

Yoga